UMBC Admissions
Completing the Application
Students applying for admission to the UMBC programs at the Universities at
Shady Grove (USG) must complete the UMBC/USG admission application. Upon
receipt of an application, students should review it thoroughly to ensure
they are aware of all required policies, procedures and application requirements.
All students are required to submit a completed application along with official
transcripts, a nonrefundable application fee and all other required documents
to UMBC, Office of Admissions, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250.
It is also the student's responsibility to forward update official transcripts
if courses are still in progress.
Application Deadlines
Students applying to all UMBC programs must apply by the application deadlines.
The Admissions Committee evaluates transfer applicants on the basis of their
academic record at previous institutions. Cumulative grade point average,
performance trends, strength of curriculum and performance in courses related
to the intended area of study are considered. Transfer applicants must be
eligible to return to their most recent institution. For transfer applicants
with less than 30 college level credits, your high school record and SAT
I scores are also important. While complete applications are preferred and
are necessary for final admission into a program, students may submit individual
application components (official transcripts, letters of recommendation,
etc.) as necessary. While USG staff will provide guidance and assistance,
students must ensure that all required application materials are submitted
to the UMBC Office of Admissions for review. Missing information may delay
or prevent the admission process.
Submitting the Application
Applications for admission should be submitted directly to:
UMBC
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
1000 HILLTOP CIRCLE
BALTIMORE, MD
21250
Candidates for transfer admission must submit the following:
- A completed UMBC at USG Undergraduate Admission Application
- Download the PDF application
- Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended. Transcripts should be mailed directly to UMBC from the registrar of each institution
- A list of courses in progress (if not included on the current school transcript)
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- An essay for applicants wishing to be considered for academic scholarships
- A final transcript must be sent upon completion of any course work in progress
Admission Review Process
Upon receipt of an application, a member of the UMBC admissions staff will review each application to ensure all required materials have been submitted. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions mails a postcard, acknowledging receipt of the application packet. Missing information is also requested at this time. Once an application is complete, UMBC will review the application and notify students of the admissions decision. While individual admission criteria vary with each program, all applicants must have completed the majority of their first two years of course work (approximately 60 credits) including fundamental English and mathematics courses, and must meet minimum grade point average requirements.
Admission Decisions
Once an admission decision has been determined, written notification will be forwarded to each applicant. Admission offers may specify full admission or provisional admission as pertains to each individual applicant. All students offered provisional admission may later be offered full admission contingent upon their forwarding additional information or by fulfilling additional requirements as requested. Questions regarding admission status may be directed to the UMBC Office of Admissions.